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'Reconsidering our approach': SJSD leaders strategize how to boost attendance
Aug. 22—The school year has just begun, but district leaders are already thinking ahead to how to improve attendance this year. Attendance has been an ongoing problem for St. Joseph schools. In 2022, attendance rates stood at 70.6%. They hit 78.91% in 2023 and 77.56% in 2024. "So what that has us doing is reconsidering our approach," said Ashly McGinnis, assistant superintendent of academic ...
SJSD and Savannah R-3 Football Jamboree on Friday
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The St. Joseph, Mo. School District (SJSD) and the Savannah R-3 School District are celebrating the end of the first week of the 2024-25 school year by hosting a football jamboree on Friday, August 23, 2024. According to a post from SJSD's Facebook page, "2024 SJSD Football...
SJSD Bus Routes for 2024-25 School Year
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The St. Joseph, Mo. School District distributed a list of bus routes for the 2024-25 School Year earlier this week. According to the SJSD website, bus transportation is through First Student, Inc. and anyone who has questions about the routes for this school year can contact the bus company at 816-273-0041.
Welcome back to school! Supt Edgar greets students returning to classroom
School is back in session in the St. Joseph School District. Superintendent Gabe Edgar says the hope for this school year is just to have a good and successful year. “There’s a lot of excitement, here at Parkway this morning, we were at Lafayette earlier and Bode before that, we stopped at Mark Twain, and it just seems like there’s a better feel for ’24-’25,” Edgar says. “I’ve had a lot of these first days and just excited, I tell you today’s a little bit bittersweet, this is my last first day.”
SJSD highlights two Central HS students for academic honors on Thursday
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The St. Joseph, Mo. School District (SJSD) announced on Thursday, August 22, 2024, that two Central High School students have earned academic honors. According to a post from SJSD's Facebook page, "We're proud to announce that two Central students, Charles Horn and Aaron McAllister have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Program! These prestigious awards highlight their hard work and open doors to college opportunities as many institutions use them for recruitment. Way to go, Charles and Aaron! Your dedication and achievement make us proud!"
SJSD Central High School Concert Choir tests new grand piano on Wednesday during first day of school
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The St. Joseph, Mo. School District (SJSD) announced on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, that in celebration of the first day of the 2024-25 school year, the Central High School Concert Choir tested their new grand piano. According to the post from SJSD's Facebook page, "This morning, our...
Missouri Western rolling out red carpet as students return to campus
Missouri Western State University is ready to welcome students back to campus to kick off a new semester in St. Joseph. With the first day of classes coming on Monday, students will be moving into the dorms today. And for incoming freshman, Dean of Students Robert Goltra says Griffon Edge...
Expansion for manufacturing students opens at Hillyard
Aug. 20—Hillyard Technical Center students will be able to hone their skills in a new facility this school year. Hillyard hosted the ribbon-cutting for its brand new stimulated manufacturing facility Tuesday morning. The 22,000-square-foot facility, on the campus at 36th and Faraon streets, will be ready for students when classes begin on Wednesday. It will allow students to cross-train on ...
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